Why Worry?

January 25

What can we do that would really tick God off? What heinous sin could we commit that would relegate us to the destiny of those bound for hell? What misstep might we take that could put us on the Road to Perdition without any possibility of turning back?

The answers to those questions are, ‘Nothing.’ ‘None.’ No misstep.’ So, why should we concern ourselves about eternity? If there isn’t anything that can keep us from God’s love, why not simply live our lives and trust that all is well and we are bound for heaven just as we are?

Because Romans 6:23 tells us that “The wage of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.” If we do not allow ourselves to receive the free gift of salvation through Jesus, our loving God will be compelled to pay us the due wage of our sin—eternal death, eternal separation from God.

We must have faith in Jesus in order to gain the spiritual heritage to which His sinless life, sacrificial death and glorious resurrection make us heir. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that without this faith, “…it is impossible to please God for anyone who comes to Him must believe…that He rewards those who seek Him.”